Kono Internal Medicine Clinic
About
Located in Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki Prefecture, Kono Medical Clinic specializes in internal medicine. The clinic is distinguished by its integrated medical approach that combines modern medicine with traditional East Asian practices such as Kampo (Japanese herbal medicine) and acupuncture. A physician certified by both the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine as a General Internal Medicine Specialist and the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine as a Kampo Specialist provides Kampo treatments drawing on approximately 30 years of research and clinical experience. In addition to general internal medicine, the clinic offers respiratory medicine and Kampo internal medicine, treating colds, influenza, lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, and respiratory conditions including bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma. The clinic also addresses post-COVID-19 sequelae and vaccine-related symptoms. Committed to community healthcare, the clinic actively provides home visits and home medical care for patients who have difficulty visiting the clinic. A collaborative network with nearby hospitals has been established to ensure prompt referrals when advanced examinations or treatments are needed. The clinic also operates visiting nursing services, adult day care, and a care planning center, providing integrated medical and nursing care as a community-based primary care provider. Parking is available, and barrier-free facilities are provided. English-language support is available. Clinic hours are 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with closures on Sundays, holidays, and the first and third Saturdays.
